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Neuroscience research finds a great reason to observe Shabbat
A recently published study found that people who take a regular weekly day of rest sleep better, feel less tired, and experience overall improvements in mental health; In other words: Sabbath observance—an ancient and restrictive religious practice—suddenly gains scientific validity; Taking a break from the rat race for a day and a half is good for everyone, believers and non-believers alike
Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 09.28.25
פטריות הזיה פסילוסיבין
What happens when religious leaders have a bad trip? Controversial study reveals
Twenty-four US clergymen, including five rabbis, took a controlled dose of psilocybin, the active compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms, as part of a clinical trial to explore its spiritual effects; here's what they said
Daniel Edelson, New York | 06.12.25
מתפללים יהודים הכותל המערבי בתשעה באב
Survey: Israeli Jews twice as likely as US Jews to believe in magic
New Pew global survey highlights deep divides in belief across Israel and the US, revealing how education, gender and culture shape Jewish views on God, the afterlife, magic and spirituality
Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.07.25
שוק מחנה יהודה
Switching sides: Few Israelis leave Judaism, many shift within it
Pew survey finds 22% of Israeli Jews have shifted their religious identity within Judaism, mostly from religious or traditional to secular, while Haredim show the highest retention and stability; findings highlight the unusually strong grip of Jewish identity in Israel; US Jews see modest disaffiliation compared to Israel’s high retention
Ynetnews | 03.26.25
תומר ברוק והרב ישי אנגלמן
Secular and religious IDF reservists unite to teach youth lessons in solidarity
Rabbi Yishai Englman and Tomer Brock, both wounded during Gaza war, now deliver lectures to youth; through their shared military experiences, they promote unity, emphasizing the values of cooperation, mutual trust and bridging societal divides
Sharon Kidon | 03.04.25
הרב יהושע צוקרמן
Noted Religious Zionist leader Rabbi Yehoshua Zuckerman dies at 83
Late scholar was highly regarded by senior military officers affiliated with him and his movement; PM commends rabbi for life-long work to bring the word of the Torah to all parts of Israeli society
Kobi Nachshon, Gilad Cohen | 08.11.21
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